After months of deliberation, the 76ers hired former Spurs assistant Brett Brown for his first head-coaching job. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

Brad Stevens left Butler to become coach of the Celtics at age 36. Frank Victores, USA TODAY Sports

Dave Joerger went from Lionel Hollins' top assistant to replacing him as Grizzlies coach. He has no experience as an NBA head coach. Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports

Brian Shaw was an assistant with the Pacers before being hired by the Nuggets as head coach. Nelson Chenault, USA TODAY Sports

Jason Kidd retired as player this offseason from the Knicks, then was hired across town as head coach of the Nets. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports

Maurice Cheeks will leave the Thunder bench to take over the Pistons. He has a 284-286 record as a head coach. Eileen Bass, USA TODAY Sports

Larry Drew's contract with the Hawks was not renewed, but he was hired by the Bucks soon after being let go. He has a 128-102 career record, all with the Hawks. Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

Mike Malone leaves the Warriors' bench for his first head-coaching position, with the Kings. Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports

Mike Budenholzer is leaving the Spurs' bench for his first head-coaching job, with the Hawks. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports

Steve Clifford (second from right) will take over the Bobcats after serving as a Lakers assistant last season. Previously, he had worked for Jeff Van Gundy, then Stan Van Gundy. Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Hornacek was brought on for his first head-coaching job by the Suns after being a Jazz assistant. Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports

Mike Brown takes over the Cavaliers for the second time, replacing Byron Scott. He was fired by the Lakers after a 1-4 start this season. Brown has a 314-167 (.653) career record. Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports

Doc Rivers will leave the Celtics for the Clippers in an unusual move involving a draft pick as reimbursement. He has a 587-473 record with two franchises. David Butler II, USA TODAY Sports

George Karl was fired by the Nuggets after nine seasons despite winning the 2012-13 NBA Coach of the Year Award with a 57-25 record. He has a 1,131-756 (.599) career record over 25 seasons with five franchises. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports

Keith Smart was fired by the Kings' new ownership group with a year on his contract. He went 28-54 this season and has a career mark of 93-170 with three franchises. Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports

Byron Scott was fired by the Cavaliers after a 24-58 third season. He has a career record of 416-521 (.444) spanning three teams. David Richard, USA TODAY Sports

Lawrence Frank was fired after a disappointing 29-53 second season with the Pistons. He has a 279-335 (.454) career record spanning two franchises. Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports

Mike Dunlap was fired after going 21-61 in his only season with the Bobcats. He had no previous NBA head coaching experience. Spruce Derden, USA TODAY Sports

Lionel Hollins led the Grizzlies to a franchise-best 56-26 season and the Western Conference finals. But he was not brought back when his contract expired. Brendan Maloney, USA TODAY Sports

Lindsey Hunter wasn't brought back by the Suns after going 12-29 as interim coach, his first shot at the reins. Jennifer Stewart, USA TODAY Sports

Vinny Del Negro's contract was not renewed despite leading the Clippers to the Pacific Division championship with a 56-26 record. Del Negro has a 210-184 career record in five seasons with the Clippers and Bulls. J.D. Mercer, USA TODAY Sports

Doug Collins resigned as 76ers coach after a 34-48 season, taking an advisory role. He has a 442-407 career record spanning four franchises. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports

P.J. Carlesimo was let go after leading the Nets to a 35-19 record as interim coach. He has a 239-315 (.431) career mark with four franchises. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

Jim Boylan replaced Scott Skiles midseason as interim Bucks coach but was not kept on in the head capacity. Boylan has a 46-60 record in two interim stints. Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports